Category Archives: Parenting

Several years ago we put new locks on the doors of our church and we issued keys to those that needed them. A few days later when I came to work I put the key in the door it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

This past Sunday evening I was listening to the choir sing at church and watched my youngest child and daughter, Aubrey, singing. I was struck by the fact that I had less then forty Sundays to enjoy her ministering in … Continue reading →

In a way I’m not fully qualified to write this as I still have a child at home. On the other hand my wife and I have experienced six of our kids leaving. My baby girl will be leaving … Continue reading →

Last night I attended a wedding rehearsal dinner for my nephew and his soon-to-be-wife. I watched my sister, her husband, their twelve children along with dozens of their friends enjoying companionship, celebrating the wedding of a loved one and friend. … Continue reading →

As I write this it is the last night of our vacation. In the morning we will get up early and head home. This will be different though because it will just be my wife and I in the car. … Continue reading →

In a little over a year our youngest will leave for college. After thirty-four years of raising seven children our house will be quiet, just Paula and me. We will still see our children and our grandchildren, too, of course. … Continue reading →

In a little over a year from now my wife and I will be empty-nesters. My baby girl already has a college in mind and has visited the campus. It’s about 350 miles away from home. When that time comes, … Continue reading →